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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.45 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.45 and 66.70 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.45 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.45 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.45 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 17,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,638.98/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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